[United States Government Manual] [June 01, 2000] [Pages 284-295] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov][[Page 284]] DEPARTMENT OF LABOR 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210 Phone, 202-219-5000. Internet, www.dol.gov. SECRETARY OF LABOR Alexis M. Herman Chief of Staff Lee Satterfield Executive Secretary Michael Grant Deputy Secretary Edward B. Montgomery Associate Deputy Secretary James McMullen, Acting Associate Deputy Secretary for Nancy S. Dolder Adjudication Chief Administrative Law Judge John M. Vittone Chief Administrative Appeals Betty J. Hall Judge, Benefits Review Board Chief Economist William M. Rodgers III Chief Financial Officer Ken Bresnahan Chairman, Administrative Review Paul Greenberg Board Chairman, Employees Compensation Michael J. Walsh Appeals Board Director, Office of Small June M. Robinson Business Programs Director, Women's Bureau Irasema Garza Assistant Secretary for Patricia W. Lattimore Administration and Management Assistant Secretary for Geri D. Palast Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Assistant Secretary for Raymond L. Bramucci Employment and Training Assistant Secretary for Bernard E. Anderson Employment Standards Assistant Secretary for Mine J. Davitt McAteer Safety and Health Assistant Secretary for Charles N. Jeffress Occupational Safety and Health Assistant Secretary for Pension Leslie B. Kramerich, and Welfare Benefits Acting Assistant Secretary for Policy Edward B. Montgomery Assistant Secretary for Public Howard Waddell, Acting Affairs Assistant Secretary for Espiridion A. Borrego Veterans' Employment and Training Commissioner of Labor Statistics Katharine G. Abraham Deputy Under Secretary for Andrew J. Samet International Labor Affairs Inspector General Patricia Dalton, Acting Solicitor of Labor Henry L. Solano ------------------------------------------------------------------------ The purpose of the Department of Labor is to foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners of the United States, to improve their working conditions, and to advance their opportunities for profitable employment. In carrying [[Page 285]] out this mission, the Department administers a variety of Federal labor laws guaranteeing workers' rights to safe and healthful working conditions, a minimum hourly wage and overtime pay, freedom from employment discrimination, unemployment insurance, and workers' compensation. The Department also protects workers' pension rights; provides for job training programs; helps workers find jobs; works to strengthen free collective bargaining; and keeps track of changes in employment, prices, and other national economic measurements. As the Department seeks to assist all Americans who need and want to work, special efforts are made to meet the unique job market problems of older workers, youths, minority group members, women, the handicapped, and other groups. The Department of Labor (DOL) was created by act of March 4, 1913 (29 U.S.C. 551). A Bureau of Labor was first created by Congress in 1884 under the Interior Department. The Bureau of Labor later became independent as a Department of Labor without executive rank. It again returned to bureau status in the Department of Commerce and Labor, which was created by act of February 14, 1903 (15 U.S.C. 1501). Secretary The Secretary is the principal adviser to the President on the development and execution of policies and the administration and enforcement of laws relating to wage earners, their working conditions, and their employment opportunities. Women's Bureau The Women's Bureau is responsible for formulating standards and policies that promote the welfare of wage earning women, improve their working conditions, increase their efficiency, and advance their opportunities for profitable employment. For further information, call 202-219-6611. Regional Offices--Women's Bureau ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Address (Areas Served) Administrator ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (Suite 7T95, 61 Forsyth St. SW., Delores L. Crockett 30303) (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). Boston, MA (Rm. E-270, JFK Federal Bldg., Jacqueline Cooke 02203) (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT). Chicago, IL (230 S. Dearborn St., 60604) Nancy Chen (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI). Dallas, TX (525 Griffin St., 75202) (AR, LA, Beverly Lyle NM, OK, TX). Denver, CO (Suite 905, 1801 California St., Frances Jefferson 80202-2614) (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). Kansas City, MO (Suite 845, 1100 Main St., Rose A. Kemp 64105) (IA, KS, MO, NE). New York, NY (201 Varick St., 10014) (NJ, Mary Murphree NY, PR, VI). Philadelphia, PA (3535 Market St., 19104) Cornelia Moore (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV). San Francisco, CA (71 Stevenson St., 94105) Jenny Erwin (AZ, CA, GU, HI, NV). Seattle, WA (1111 3d Ave., 98101) (AK, ID, Karen Furia OR, WA). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ International Affairs The Bureau of International Labor Affairs assists in formulating international economic, social, trade, and immigration policies affecting American workers, with a view to maximizing higher wage and higher value U.S. jobs derived from global economic integration; gathers and disseminates information on child labor practices worldwide; promotes respect for international labor standards to protect the economic and physical well-being of workers in the United States and around the world; gathers and disseminates information on foreign labor markets and programs so that U.S. employment policy formulation might benefit from international experiences; carries out overseas technical assistance projects; assists in the administration of U.S. labor attache programs at embassies abroad; and conducts research on the labor market consequences of immigration proposals and legislation. 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T186873.025 [[Page 287]] Employment and Training Administration The Employment and Training Administration fulfills responsibilities assigned to the Secretary of Labor that relate to employment services, job training, and unemployment insurance. Component offices and services administer a Federal/State employment security system; fund and oversee programs to provide work experience and training for groups having difficulty entering or returning to the work force; formulate and promote apprenticeship standards and programs; and conduct continuing programs of research, development, and evaluation. Adult Services The Administration is responsible for planning and developing policies, legislative proposals, goals, strategies, budgets, and resource allocation for the operation of comprehensive services to adults in the work force investment system; designing, developing, and administering employment and training services for welfare recipients, Native Americans, migrant and seasonal farmworkers, older workers, individuals with disabilities, and individuals dislocated due to mass layoffs and emergencies; and providing direction for the investigation of worker petitions and the preparation of industry impact studies relating to trade adjustment assistance. For more information, call 202-219-5339. Apprenticeship Training and Employer and Labor Services The Administration is responsible for developing materials and conducting a program of public awareness to secure the adoption of training in skilled occupations and related training policies and practices used by employers, unions, and other organizations; developing policies and plans to enhance opportunities for minority and female participation in skilled training; and coordinating the effective use of Federal, labor, and employer resources to create a clear training-to-employment corridor for customers of the work force development system. For more information, call 202-219-5921. Work Force Security The Administration is responsible for interpreting Federal legislative requirements for State unemployment compensation and employment service programs and one-stop systems; guiding and assisting States in adopting laws, regulations, and policies that conform with and support Federal law; developing, negotiating, and monitoring reimbursable agreements with States to administer the Targeted Jobs Tax Credit Program; and overseeing the development and implementation of the Nation's labor market information system. For more information, call 202-219-7831. Youth Services The Administration is responsible for planning, developing, and recommending objectives, policies, and strategies for operations of a comprehensive youth employment and training system; and providing policy guidance and program performance oversight for youth employment and training services, youth services grant programs, and the school-to-work system. For more information, call 202-219-6236. The Administration has regional offices responsible for the oversight and grant administration of employment and training programs operated by State governments. Regional Offices--Employment and Training Administration ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Address (Areas Served) Administrator Telephone Fax ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atlanta, GA (Rm. 6M12, 61 Forsyth St. SW., Toussaint L. Hayes................. 404-562-2092 404-562-2149 30303) (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). Boston, MA (Rm. E-350, JFK Federal Bldg., Robert J. Semler................... 617-565-3630 617-565-2229 02203) (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT). Chicago, IL (Rm. 628, 230 S. Dearborn St., Byron Zuidema...................... 312-353-0313 312-353-4474 60604) (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI). [[Page 288]] Dallas, TX (Rm. 317, 525 Griffin St., Joseph C. Juarez................... 214-767-8263 214-767-5113 75202) (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX). Denver, CO (Suite 1780, 1999 Broadway St., Thomas Dowd........................ 303-844-1650 303-844-1685 80202-5716) (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). Kansas City, MO (Suite 1050, 1100 Main St., Herman Wallace..................... 816-426-3796 816-426-2729 64105) (IA, KS, MO, NE). New York, NY (Rm. 755, 201 Varick St., Marilyn K. Shea.................... 212-337-2139 212-337-2144 10014) (NJ, NY, PR, VI). Philadelphia, PA (Rm. 13300, 3535 Market (Vacancy).......................... 215-596-6336 215-596-0329 St., 19104) (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV). San Francisco, CA (Rm. 830, 71 Stevenson Armando Quiroz..................... 415-975-4610 415-975-4612 St., 94119-3767) (AZ, CA, HI, NV). Seattle, WA (Suite 900, 1111 3d Ave., 98101- Michael Brauser.................... 206-553-7700 206-553-0098 3212) (AK, ID, OR, WA). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Employment and Training Administration. Phone, 202-219-6050. Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration The Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration (PWBA) is responsible for promoting and protecting the pension, health, and other benefits of the over 150 million participants and beneficiaries in over 6 million private sector employee benefit plans. In administering its responsibilities, PWBA assists workers in understanding their rights and protecting their benefits; facilitates compliance by plan sponsors, plan officials, service providers, and other members of the regulated community; encourages the growth of employment-based benefits; and deters and corrects violations of the relevant statutes. ERISA is enforced through 15 PWBA field offices nationwide and the national office in Washington, DC. Field Offices--Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Area/Address Director ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (Suite 7B54, 61 Forsyth St. Howard Marsh SW., 30303). Boston, MA (Rm. 575, John F. Kennedy James Benages Bldg., 02203). Chicago, IL (Suite 1600, 200 W. Adams Kenneth Bazar St., 60606). Cincinnati, OH (Suite 210, 1885 Dixie Joseph Menez Hwy., Fort Wright, KY 41011). Detroit, MI (Suite 1310, 211 W. Fort St., Robert Jogan 48226-3211). Dallas, TX (Rm. 707, 525 Griffin St., Bruce Ruud 75202). Kansas City, MO (Suite 1200, 1100 Main Gregory Egan St., 64105-2112). Los Angeles, CA (Suite 514, 790 E. Billy Beaver Colorado Blvd., 91101). New York, NY (Rm. 625, 6 World Trade Jonathan Kay, Acting Ctr., 10048). Philadelphia, PA (Rm. M300, 3535 Market Mabel Capolongo St., 19104). Plantation, FL (Suite 104, 8040 Peters Jesse Day Rd., 33324). St. Louis, MO (Rm. 338, 815 Olive St., Gary Newman 63101-1559). San Francisco, CA (Suite 915, 71 Bette Briggs Stevenson St., 94119-0250). Seattle, WA (Rm. 860, 1111 3d Ave., 98101- John Scanlon 3212). Washington, DC (Suite 556, 1730 K St. Caroline Sullivan NW., 20006). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For further information, contact the Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration. Phone, 202-219-8921. Internet, www.dol.gov/dol/pwba. Employment Standards Administration The Employment Standards Administration is responsible for managing and directing employment standards programs dealing with minimum wage and overtime standards; registration of farm labor contractors; [[Page 289]] determining prevailing wage rates to be paid on Government contracts and subcontracts; nondiscrimination and affirmative action for minorities, women, veterans, and handicapped Government contract and subcontract workers; workers' compensation programs for Federal and certain private employers and employees; safeguarding the financial integrity and internal democracy of labor unions; and administering statutory programs to certify employee protection provisions for various federally sponsored transportation programs. Contracts The Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) ensures that companies that do business with the Government promote affirmative action and equal employment opportunity on behalf of minorities, women, the disabled, and Vietnam veterans. For further information, contact the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Ombudsperson. Phone, 888-37-OFCCP (toll-free). Regional Directors--Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Address (Areas Served) Director ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (61 Forsyth St. SW., 30303) Carol A. Gaudin (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). Chicago, IL (230 S. Dearborn St., 60604) Halcolm Holliman (IA, IL, IN, KS, MI, MN, MO, NE, OH, WI). Dallas, TX (525 Griffin St., 75202) (AR, Albert Padilla CO, LA, MT, ND, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY). New York, NY (201 Varick St., 10014) (CT, James R. Turner MA, ME, NH, NJ, NY, PR, RI, VI, VT). Philadelphia, PA (3535 Market St., 19104) Joseph J. Dubray, Jr. (DC, DE, MD, PA, VA, WV). San Francisco, CA (71 Stevenson St., 94105) Helene Haase (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Wages The Wage and Hour Division is responsible for planning, directing, and administering programs dealing with a variety of Federal labor legislation. These programs are designed to protect low-wage incomes; safeguard the health and welfare of workers by discouraging excessively long hours of work; safeguard the health and well-being of minors; prevent curtailment of employment and earnings for students, trainees, and handicapped workers; minimize losses of income and job rights caused by indebtedness; and direct a program of farm labor contractor registration designed to protect the health, safety, and welfare of migrant and seasonal agricultural workers. For further information, contact the Office of the Administrator, Wage and Hour Division, Department of Labor, Room S-3502, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-693-0051. Regional Administrators--Wage and Hour Division ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Address (Areas Served) Regional Administrator ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (Rm. 7M40, 61 Forsyth St. SW., Alfred H. Perry 30303) (AL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). Boston, MA (Rm. 525, JFK Bldg., 02203) (CT, James E. Sykes, Acting MA, ME, NH, RI, VT). Chicago, IL (230 S. Dearborn St., 60604) Alfred H. Perry, Acting (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI). Dallas, TX (Rm. 800, 525 S. Griffin St., Manuel J. Villareal 75202) (AR, CO, LA, MT, ND, NM, OK, SD, TX, UT, WY). Kansas City, MO (Suite 700, 1100 Main St., Alfred H. Perry, Acting 64105) (IA, KS, MO, NE). New York, NY (Rm. 750, 201 Varick St., James E. Sykes, Acting 10014) (NJ, NY). Philadelphia, PA (Rm. 15210, 3535 Market James E. Sykes, Acting St., 19104) (DC, DE, MD, PA, PR, VA, VI, WV). San Francisco, CA (Suite 930, 71 Stevenson George Friday, Acting St., 94105) (AK, AZ, CA, HI, ID, NV, OR, WA). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Labor-Management Standards The Office of Labor-Management Standars conducts criminal and civil investigations to safeguard the financial integrity of unions and to ensure union democracy, and conducts investigative audits of labor unions to uncover and remedy criminal and civil violations of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act and related statutes. For further information on union elections and reporting, call 202-693- 0124. For general information, call 202-693-0123. [[Page 290]] Regional Offices--Office of Labor-Management Standards ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region Address Director ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Atlanta, GA............................. Suite 8B85, 61 Forsyth St. SW., Carol Carter 30303. Chicago, IL............................. Suite 774, 230 S. Dearborn St., Ronald Lehman 60604. Philadelphia, PA........................ Suite 415, 801 Arch St., 19107...... Eric Feldman San Francisco, CA....................... Suite 725, 71 Stevenson St., 94105.. C. Russell Rock Washington, DC.......................... Suite 558, 1730 K St. NW., 20006.... Robert L. Merriner ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Workers' Compensation The Office of Workers' Compensation Programs is responsible for programs providing workers' compensation for Federal employees, benefits to employees in private enterprise while engaged in maritime employment on navigable waters in the United States, and benefits to coal miners who are totally disabled due to pneumoconiosis, a respiratory disease contracted after prolonged inhalation of coal mine dust, and to their survivors when the miner's death is due to pneumoconiosis. For further information, contact the Office of the Director, Office of Workers' Compensation Programs, Department of Labor, Room S-3524, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-219-7503. Regional/District Offices--Office of Workers' Compensation Programs ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Area Address Director ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Regional Offices Chicago, IL (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI).................... 230 S. Dearborn St., Deborah Sanford 60604. Dallas, TX (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX)..................... 525 Griffin St., 75202. E. Martin Walker, Acting Denver, CO (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY)................. 1801 California St., Robert J. Mansanares 80294. Jacksonville, FL (FL)............................... 214 N. Hogan St., 32202 Nancy L. Ricker Kansas City, MO (IA, KS, MO, NE).................... 1100 Main St., 64105... Charles O. Ketcham, Jr. New York, NY (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, NJ, NY, VT)....... 201 Varick St., 10014.. Kenneth Hamlett Philadelphia, PA (DC, DE, MD, PA, PR, VA, VI, WV)... 3535 Market St., 19104. R. David Lotz San Francisco, CA (AZ, CA, HI, NV).................. 71 Stevenson St., 94119 Donna Onodera Seattle, WA (AK, ID, OR, WA)........................ 1111 3d Ave., 98101.... Donna Onodera, Acting District Offices................................................................................................ Federal Employee Compensation Act............................................................................... Boston, MA.......................................... Rm. E-260, JFK Federal Michael Harvil Bldg., 02114. Chicago, IL......................................... 230 S. Dearborn St., Johnny Dawkins 60604. Cleveland, OH....................................... 1240 E. 9th St., 44199. Robert M. Sullivan Dallas, TX.......................................... 525 Griffin St., 75202. E. Martin Walker Denver, CO.......................................... 1801 California St., Shirley Bridge 80202-2614. Jacksonville, FL.................................... 214 N. Hogan St., 32202 William C. Franson Kansas City, MO..................................... Suite 750, 1100 Main Charles O. Ketcham, Jr. St., 64105. New York, NY........................................ 201 Varick St., 10014.. Jonathan G. Lawrence Philadelphia, PA.................................... 3535 Market St., 19104. William Staarman San Francisco, CA................................... 71 Stevenson St., 94119 Sharon Tyler Seattle, WA......................................... 1111 3d Ave., 98101- Doris Carender 3212. Washington, DC...................................... 800 N. Capitol St. NW., Michael A. Johnson 20211. Division of Longshore and Harbor Workers' Compensation.......................................................... Baltimore, MD....................................... Suite 240, 300 W. Pratt Basil Voultsides, Acting St., 21201. Boston, MA.......................................... Rm. E-260, JFK Federal Marcia Finn Bldg., 02114. Chicago, IL......................................... 230 S. Dearborn St., Thomas C. Hunter 60604. Honolulu, HI........................................ 300 Ala Moana Blvd., (Vacancy) 96850. Houston, TX......................................... Suite 140, 8866 Gulf Chris John Gleasman Freeway, 77014. Jacksonville, FL.................................... 214 N. Hogan St., 32202 Jeana La Rock Long Beach, CA...................................... 401 E. Ocean Blvd., (Vacancy) 90802. New Orleans, LA..................................... 701 Loyola St., 70113.. Charles (Chuck) Lee New York, NY........................................ 201 Varick St., 10014.. Richard V. Robilotti Norfolk, VA......................................... 200 Granby Mall, 23510. Basil E. Voultsides Philadelphia, PA.................................... 3535 Market St., 19104. John McTaggart San Francisco, CA................................... 71 Stevenson St., 94119 Phil Williams Seattle, WA......................................... 1111 3d Ave., 98101- Karen Staats 3212. Division of Coal Mine Workers' Compensation..................................................................... Charleston, WV...................................... 2 Hale St., 25301...... Robert Hardesty Columbus, OH........................................ Suite 300, 1160 Dublin Don Dopps Rd., 43215. Denver, CO.......................................... 1801 California St., John Martin 80202-2614. Greensburg, PA...................................... 1225 S. Main St., 15601 John Ciszek Johnstown, PA....................................... Rm. 201, 319 Washington Stuart Glassman St., 15901. Pikeville, KY....................................... 334 Main St., 41501.... Harry Skidmore [[Page 291]] Wilkes-Barre, PA.................................... Suite 100, 105 N. Main Marybeth Girton St., 18701. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Employment Standards Administration, Department of Labor, Room S-3524, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-693-0001. Internet, www.dol.gov/dol/esa. Occupational Safety and Health Administration The Administration, headed by the Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health, sets and enforces workplace safety and health standards and assists employers in complying with those standards. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), created pursuant to the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 (29 U.S.C. 651 et seq.), has established a four-fold focus: firm and fair enforcement of safety and health rules; partnership with States running their own OSHA- approved programs and with employers and employees interested in developing effective workplace safety and health programs; efficient promulgation of new rules that are clear and easy to understand and follow; and increased outreach and training to help employers and employees eliminate safety and health hazards. Regional Offices--Occupational Safety and Health Administration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Address Administrator Telephone ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (61 Forsyth St. Cindy Coe.............. 404-562-2300 SW., 30303) (AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN). Boston, MA (Rm. E-340, JFK Ruth McCully........... 617-565-9860 Federal Bldg., 02203) (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT). Chicago, IL (230 S. Dearborn Michael Connors........ 312-353-2220 St., 60604) (IL, IN, MI, OH, WI). Dallas, TX (525 Griffin St., John Miles............. 214-767-4731 75202) (AR, LA, NM, OK, TX). Denver, CO (1999 Broadway, Gregory Baxter......... 303-844-1600 80202) (CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY). Kansas City, MO (1100 Main St., Charles Adkins......... 816-426-5861 64105) (IA, KS, MO, NE). New York, NY (201 Varick St., Patricia Clark......... 212-337-2378 10014) (NJ, NY). Philadelphia, PA (3535 Market Richard Soltan......... 215-596-1201 St., 19104) (DC, DE, MD, PA, PR, VA, VI, WV). San Francisco, CA (71 Stevenson Frank Strasheim........ 415-975-4310 St., 94105) (AZ, CA, HI, NV). Seattle, WA (1111 3d Ave., Richard Terrill........ 206-553-5930 98101) (AK, ID, OR, WA). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For further information, contact the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-693-1999. Mine Safety and Health Administration The Mine Safety and Health Administration is responsible for safety and health in the Nation's mines. The Administration develops and promulgates mandatory safety and health standards, ensures compliance with such standards, assesses civil penalties for violations, and investigates accidents. It cooperates with and provides assistance to the States in the development of effective State mine safety and health programs; improves and expands training programs in cooperation with the States and the mining industry; and contributes to the improvement and expansion of mine safety and health research and development. All of these activities are aimed at preventing and reducing mine accidents and occupational diseases in the mining industry. [[Page 292]] District Offices--Mine Safety and Health Administration ------------------------------------------------------------------------ District/Address Telephone ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Coal Mine Safety and Health............................................. Barbourville, KY (HC 66, Box 1762, 40906)............... 606-546-5123 Birmingham, AL (Suite 213, 135 Gemini Cir., 35209-4896). 205-290-7300 Denver, CO (P.O. Box 25367, 80225-0367)................. 303-231-5458 Hunker, PA (RR 1, Box 736, 15639)....................... 724-925-5150 Madisonville, KY (100 YMCA Dr., 42431-9019)............. 270-821-4180 Morgantown, WV (5012 Mountaineer Mall, 26501)........... 304-291-4277 Mount Hope, WV (100 Bluestone Rd., 25880)............... 304-877-3900 Norton, VA (P.O. Box 560, 24273)........................ 540-679-0230 Pikeville, KY (4159 N. Mayo Trail, 41501)............... 606-432-0943 Vincennes, IN (Suite 200, 2300 Old Decker Rd., 47591)... 812-882-7617 Wilkes-Barre, PA (Suite 034, 7 N. Wilkes-Barre Blvd., 717-826-6321 18702)................................................. Metal/Nonmetal Mine Safety and Health................................... Northeastern (230 Executive Dr., Cranberry Township, PA 724-772-2333 16066-6415)............................................ Southeastern (Suite 212, 135 Gemini Cir., Birmingham, AL 205-290-7294 35209-4896)............................................ North Central (515 W. 1st St., Duluth, MN 55802-1302)... 218-720-5448 South Central (Rm. 4C50, 1100 Commerce St., Dallas, TX 214-767-8401 75242-0499)............................................ Rocky Mountain (P.O. Box 25367, Denver, CO 80225-0367).. 303-231-5465 Western (Suite 610, 2060 Peabody Rd., Vacaville, CA 707-447-9844 95687)................................................. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For further information, contact the Office of Information and Public Affairs, Mine Safety and Health Administration, Department of Labor, Room 601, 4015 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, VA 22203. Phone, 703-235- 1452. Bureau of Labor Statistics The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) is the principal fact-finding agency of the Federal Government in the broad field of labor economics and statistics. The Bureau is an independent national statistical agency that collects, processes, analyzes, and disseminates essential statistical data to the American public, Congress, other Federal agencies, State and local governments, businesses, and labor. BLS also serves as a statistical resource to the Department of Labor. Data are available relating to employment, unemployment, and other characteristics of the labor force; consumer and producer prices, consumer expenditures, and import and export prices; wages and employee benefits; productivity and technological change; employment projections; occupational illness and injuries; and international comparisons of labor statistics. Most of the data are collected in surveys conducted by the Bureau, the Bureau of the Census (on a contract basis), or on a cooperative basis with State agencies. The Bureau strives to have its data satisfy a number of criteria, including: relevance to current social and economic issues, timeliness in reflecting today's rapidly changing economic conditions, accuracy and consistently high statistical quality, and impartiality in both subject matter and presentation. The basic data are issued in monthly, quarterly, and annual news releases; bulletins, reports, and special publications; and periodicals. Data are also made available through an electronic news service, magnetic tape, diskettes, and microfiche, as well as on Internet. Regional offices issue additional reports and releases usually presenting locality or regional detail. Regional Offices--Bureau of Labor Statistics ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Region Address Commissioner ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Atlanta, GA (AL, FL, GA, KY, 61 Forsyth St. Janet S. Rankin MS, NC, SC, TN). SW., 30303. Boston, MA (CT, ME, MA, NH, JFK Federal Denis S. Sweeney NY, PR, RI, VT). Bldg., 02203. Chicago, IL (IA, IL, IN, MI, 230 S. Dearborn Peter Hebein MN, ND, NE, OH, SD, WI). St., 60604. Dallas, TX (AR, CO, KS, LA, 525 Griffin Sq. (Vacancy) MO, MT, NM, OK, TX, UT, WY). Bldg., 75202. [[Page 293]] Philadelphia, PA (DE, DC, MD, 3535 Market St., Alan M. Paisner NJ, PA, VA, WV). 19104. San Francisco, CA (AK, AS, AZ, 71 Stevenson St., Stanley P. Stephenson CA, GU, HI, ID, NV, OR, 94119-3766. Pacific Islands, WA). ------------------------------------------------------------------------ For further information, contact the Associate Commissioner, Office of Publications, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Department of Labor, Room 4110, 2 Massachusetts Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20212. Phone, 202-606- 5900. Veterans' Employment and Training Service The Veterans' Employment and Training Service is responsible for administering veterans' employment and training programs and activities to ensure that legislative and regulatory mandates are accomplished. The field staff works closely with and provides technical assistance to State employment security agencies and Job Training Partnership Act grant recipients to ensure that veterans are provided the priority services required by law. They also coordinate with employers, labor unions, veterans service organizations, and community organizations through planned public information and outreach activities. Federal contractors are provided management assistance in complying with their veterans affirmative action and reporting obligations. Staff also administer the veterans reemployment rights program. They provide assistance to help restore job, seniority, and pension rights to veterans following absences from work for active military service and to protect employment and retention rights of members of the Reserve or National Guard. Regional Administrators/State Directors--Veterans' Employment and Training Service (RA: Regional Administrator; D: Director) ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Region/Address Director Telephone ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Aberdeen, SD (420 S. Roosevelt St., 57402-4730) Earl R. Schultz (D)............................ 605-626-2325 Albany, NY (Rm. 518, Bldg. 12, Harriman State James H. Hartman (D)........................... 518-457-7465 Campus, 12240). Albuquerque, NM (401 Broadway NE., 87102)...... Jacob Castillo (D)............................. 505-766-2113 Atlanta, GA (Rm. 6-T85, 61 Forsyth St. SW., William Bolls (RA)............................. 404-562-2305 30303). Atlanta, GA (Suite 504, 148 International Blvd. Hartwell H. Morris (D)......................... 404-331-3893 NE., 30303). Austin, TX (Suite 516-T, 1117 Trinity St., John McKinny (D)............................... 512-463-2207 78701). Baltimore, MD (Rm. 210, 1100 N. Eutaw St., Stanley Seidel (D)............................. 410-767-2110 21201). Baton Rouge, LA (Rm. 184, 1001 N. 23d St., Lester Parmenter (D)........................... 504-389-0440 70802). Bismarck, ND (1000 E. Divide Ave., 58502-1632). Richard Ryan (D)............................... 701-250-4337 Boise, ID (Rm. 303, 317 Main St., 83735)....... (Vacancy) (D).................................. 208-334-6163 Boston, MA (2d Fl., 19 Staniford St., 02114- Paul Desmond (D)............................... 617-626-6690 2502). Boston, MA (Rm. E-315, JFK Federal Bldg., David Houle (RA)............................... 617-565-2080 02203). Carson City, NV (Rm. 205, 1923 N. Carson St., (Vacancy) (D).................................. 702-687-4632 89702). Casper, WY (100 W. Midwest Ave., 82602-2760)... David McNulty (D).............................. 307-261-5454 Charleston, WV (Rm. 205, 112 California Ave., David L. Bush (D).............................. 304-558-4001 25305-0112). Chicago, IL (Rm. 1064, 230 S. Dearborn St., Ronald G. Bachman (RA)......................... 312-353-0970 60604). Chicago, IL (2 N., 401 S. State St., 60605).... Samuel Parks (D)............................... 312-793-3433 Columbia, SC (Suite 140, 631 Hampton St., William C. Plowden, Jr. (D).................... 803-765-5195 29201). Columbus, OH (Rm. 523, 145 S. Front St., 43215) Carl Price (D)................................. 614-466-2768 Concord, NH (Rm. 208, 143 N. Main St., 03301).. Richard Ducey (D).............................. 603-225-1424 Dallas, TX (Rm. 858, 525 Griffin St., 75202)... Lester L. Williams, Jr. (RA)................... 214-767-4987 Denver, CO (Suite 956, 1801 California St., Ronald G. Bachman (RA)......................... 303-844-1175 80202-2614). Denver, CO (Suite 400, 1515 Arapahoe St., 80202- Mark A. McGinty (D)............................ 303-844-2151 2117). Des Moines, IA (150 Des Moines St., 50309-5563) Leonard E. Shaw, Jr. (D)....................... 515-281-9061 Detroit, MI (6th Fl., 7310 Woodward Ave., Kim Fulton (D)................................. 313-876-5613 48202). Frankfort, KY (2d. Fl. W., 275 E. Main St., Charles R. Netherton (D)....................... 502-564-7062 40621-2339). Harrisburg, PA (Rm. 1108, 7th & Forster Sts., Larry Babbitts (D)............................. 717-787-5834 17121). Hato Rey, PR (No. 198, Calle Guayama, 00917)... Angel Mojica (D)............................... 787-754-5391 Helena, MT (1215 8th Ave., 59601).............. H. Polly LaTray-Holmes (D)..................... 406-449-5431 Honolulu, HI (Rm. 315, 830 Punch Bowl St., Gilbert Hough (D).............................. 808-522-8216 96813). Indianapolis, IN (Rm. SE-103, 10 N. Senate Bruce Redman (D)............................... 317-232-6804 Ave., 46204). Jackson, MS (1520 W. Capitol St., 39215-1699).. (Vacancy) (D).................................. 601-965-4204 [[Page 294]] Jefferson City, MO (421 E. Dunklin St., 65104- Mickey J. Jones (D)............................ 573-751-3921 3138). Juneau, AK (1111 W. 8th St., 99802-5509)....... Daniel Travis (D).............................. 907-465-2723 Kansas City, MO (Suite 850, 1100 Main St., Lester L. Williams, Jr. (RA)................... 816-426-7151 64105-2112). Lewiston, ME (522 Lisbon St., 04243)........... Jon Guay (D)................................... 207-783-5352 Lincoln, NE (550 S. 16th St., 68508)........... Richard Nelson (D)............................. 402-437-5289 Little Rock, AR (Rm. G-12, State Capitol Mall, Billy R. Threlkeld (D)......................... 501-682-3786 72201). Madison, WI (Rm. 250, 201 E. Washington Ave., James R. Gutowski (D).......................... 608-266-3110 53702). Montgomery, AL (Rm. 543, 649 Monroe St., 36131- Thomas M. Karrh (D)............................ 334-223-7677 6300). Montpelier, VT (Rm. 303, 87 State St., 05601).. Richard Gray (D)............................... 802-828-4441 Nashville, TN (915 8th Ave. N., 37208)......... Richard E. Ritchie (D)......................... 615-736-7680 New York, NY (Rm. 766, 201 Varick St., 10014).. H. Miles Sisson (RA)........................... 212-337-2211 Oklahoma City, OK (400 Will Rogers Memorial Darrell H. Hill (D)............................ 405-557-7189 Office Bldg., 73105). Olympia, WA (3d Fl., 605 Woodview Sq. Loop SE., Donald J. Hutt (D)............................. 360-438-4600 98503-1040). Philadelphia, PA (Rm. 802, 2d & Chestnut Sts., Joseph W. Hortiz, Jr. (RA)..................... 215-597-1664 19106). Phoenix, AZ (1400 W. Washington St., 85005).... Marco A. Valenzuela (D)........................ 602-379-4961 Raleigh, NC (Bldg. M, 700 Wade Ave., 27605).... Steven Guess (D)............................... 919-856-4792 Richmond, VA (Rm. 118, 703 E. Main St., 23219). Roberto Pineda (D)............................. 804-786-6599 Sacramento, CA (Rm. W1142, 800 Capitol Mall, Rosendo A. (Alex) Cuevas (D)................... 916-654-8178 94280-0001). St. Paul, MN (610 Piper Jaffray Plz., 444 Cedar Michael D. Graham (D).......................... 612-290-3028 St., 55101). Salem, OR (Rm. 108, 875 Union St. NE., 97311- Rex A. Newell (D).............................. 503-947-1490 0100). Salt Lake City, UT (Suite 209, 140 E. 300 South Dale Brockbank (D)............................. 801-524-5703 St., 84111-2333). San Francisco, CA (Suite 705, 71 Stevenson St., Charles Martinez (RA).......................... 415-975-4702 94105). Seattle, WA (Suite 800, 1111 3d Ave., 98101- Charles Martinez (RA).......................... 206-553-4831 3212). Tallahassee, FL (Suite 205, 2574 Seagate Dr., Derek Taylor (D)............................... 850-942-8800 32399-0676). Topeka, KS (401 Topeka Blvd., 66603-3182)...... Gayle A. Gibson (D)............................ 913-296-5032 Trenton, NJ (11th Fl., CN-058, Labor Bldg., Alan E. Grohs (D).............................. 609-292-2930 08625). Washington, DC (Rm. 108, 500 C St. NW., 20001). Stanley Williams (D)........................... 202-724-7004 Westerly, RI (57 Spruce St., 02891-1921)....... John Dunn (D).................................. 401-528-5134 Wethersfield, CT (200 Follybrook Blvd., 06109). William Mason (D).............................. 860-263-6470 Wilmington, DE (Rm. 420, 4425 N. Market St., David White (D)................................ 302-761-8138 19809-0828). ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For further information, contact the Assistant Secretary for Veterans' Employment and Training, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-693-4700. Sources of Information Contracts General inquiries may be directed to the Office of the Acquisition Advocate, OASAM, Room N-5425, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-219-8904. Inquiries on doing business with the job corps should be directed to the job corps regional director in the appropriate Employment and Training Administration regional office listed in the preceding text. Electronic Access Information concerning Department of Labor agencies, programs, and activities is available electronically through the Internet, at www.dol.gov. Employment Personnel offices use lists of eligibles from the clerical, scientific, technical, and general examinations of the Office of Personnel Management. Inquiries and applications may be directed to any of the eight personnel offices at: Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210, or the nearest regional office. Information on specific vacancies may be obtained by calling the Department's job opportunity bank system. Phone, 800-366-2753. Publications The Office of Public Affairs distributes a brochure entitled Department of Labor, which describes the activities of the major agencies within the Department, and Publications of the Department of Labor, a subject listing of publications available from the Department. The Employment and Training Administration issues periodicals such as Area Trends in Employment and Unemployment available by subscription through the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. Information [[Page 295]] about publications may be obtained from the Administration's Information Office. Phone, 202-219-6871. The Office of Labor-Management Standards publishes the text of the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act and pamphlets that explain the reporting, election, bonding, and trusteeship provisions of the act. The pamphlets and reporting forms used by persons covered by the act are available free in limited quantities from the OLMS National Office at Room N-5616, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210, and from OLMS field offices listed in the telephone directory under United States Government, Department of Labor. The Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration distributes fact sheets, pamphlets, and booklets on employer obligations and employee rights under ERISA. A list of publications is available by writing to the Division of Public Information, Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration, Room N-5666, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-219-8921. The Bureau of Labor Statistics has an Information Office at 2 Massachusetts Avenue NE., Room 2850, Washington, DC 20212. Phone, 202- 606-5886. Periodicals include the Monthly Labor Review, Consumer Price Index, Producer Prices and Price Indexes, Employment and Earnings, Current Wage Developments, Occupational Outlook Handbook, and Occupational Outlook Quarterly. Publications are both free and for sale, but for-sale items must be obtained from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office. Inquiries may be directed to the Washington Information Office or to the Bureau's regional offices. Publications of the Employment Standards Administration, such as Handy Reference Guide to the Fair Labor Standards Act, and OFCCP, Making Affirmative Action Work, are available from the nearest area office. Single copies are free. Reading Rooms Department of Labor Library, Room N2439, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-219-6992. The Office of Labor-Management Standards maintains a Public Disclosure Room at Room N-5616, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Reports filed under the Labor-Management Reporting and Disclosure Act may be examined there and purchased for 15 cents per page. Reports also may be obtained by calling the Public Disclosure Room at 202-219-7393, or by contacting an Office field office listed in the telephone directory under United States Government, Department of Labor. The Pension and Welfare Benefits Administration maintains a Public Disclosure Room at Room N-5507, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Reports filed under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act may be examined there and purchased for 10 cents per page or by calling the Public Disclosure Room at 202-219-8771. For further information concerning the Department of Labor, contact the Office of Public Affairs, Department of Labor, Room S-1032, 200 Constitution Avenue NW., Washington, DC 20210. Phone, 202-219-7316. Internet, www.dol.gov.